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title: "Contract Award for Early Release on Compassionate Grounds (ERCG)"
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# Contract Award for Early Release on Compassionate Grounds (ERCG)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-75bab6f9-869f-4e55-82d9-4157340e27d8

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice has awarded a contract for Early Release on Compassionate Grounds (ERCG), focused on medical practice services within the broader services industry category. The contract involves three suppliers: Medco (Secure Healthcare Services) Ltd, Marpe Health, and Primary Care Sheffield Ltd. This procurement, conducted through an open procedure, requires periodic and immediate medical report writing for compassionate early release decisions. Key dates include the contract's start on 21 January 2025 and its end on 20 January 2027. Delivery addresses span the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and worldwide.

This contract offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly for large organisations experienced in medical practice services. Businesses capable of providing precise, clear medical reports quickly will thrive under the ad-hoc, tight turnaround requirements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to engage, potentially expanding their reach in public sector healthcare services. The involvement of the Ministry of Justice indicates a steady demand for reliable healthcare service providers to support government initiatives.

## Notice

Award of a Framework of 3 Suppliers, to provide a medical report writing service. The service comprises of a Doctor summarising medical evidence in Plain English in order for a decision to be made regarding an application for a prisoner's early release, in line with the Early Release on Compassionate Grounds Policy Framework. Due to the nature of ERCG, Reports are required on an ad-hoc basis, with short timescales for turnaround.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b0fa255-d0d8-47b1-992b-b739b665ae49 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 9 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 21 Jan 2025 - 20 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £168,260 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £168,260 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF JUSTICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 9GL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | MARPE HEALTH; MEDCO (SECURE HEALTHCARE SERVICES; PRIMARY CARE SHEFFIELD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85121000 - Medical practice services

## Release History

- 7 Apr 2025 at 08:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b0fa255-d0d8-47b1-992b-b739b665ae49

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b0fa255-d0d8-47b1-992b-b739b665ae49
  7th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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